Some evacuations lifted at Mount Lemmon near Bighorn Fire in Pima County
The Bighorn Fire was caused by lightning that struck the Coronado National Forest on June 5. The dry, hot weather and the steep, rocky topography have been the main challenges in fighting the fire near Tucson.
LIST: Coronavirus testing locations in Arizona
In Arizona, if you're experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, you can contact the following healthcare companies about getting a test:
Vindman retiring from Army, lawyer blames Trump
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a national security aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's impeachment case, announced his retirement from the Army on Wednesday in a scathing statement that accused the president of running a “campaign of bullying, intimidation, and retaliation.”
Attorney for former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death files motion to dismiss charges
The attorney of one of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd is asking the court to dismiss the charges against his client.
Health official: Trump rally 'likely' source of coronavirus surge
A reporter who attended the Trump rally is among those who have tested positive for COVID-19, along with six of Trump's campaign staffers and two members of the Secret Service who worked in advance of the rally.
Phoenix Police Department submits investigation of Dion Johnson shooting to Maricopa County Attorney's Office
The Phoenix Police Department says it has completed its investigation into the trooper-involved shooting that killed Dion Johnson and submitted it to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
Early voting begins for 2020 Arizona primary
Ballots for the primary election in August are being mailed out, according to officials with the Secretary of State's Office.
Phoenix Pride to stop allowing law enforcement agencies to participate in festival, parade
Phoenix Police will no longer be participating in the festival or parade, and pride event organizers are asking for unarmed, non-uniformed law enforcement to manage traffic closures.
White House urges health care workers to reuse PPE amid growing shortages as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. government will issue guidance encouraging front-line health care workers to reuse personal protective equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens in the country.
COVID-19 killed more in Florida, Texas in 1 month than hurricanes did in entire US over 20 years
More COVID-19 deaths were reported in Florida and Texas over the span of a month than total deaths caused by hurricanes over a span of 20 years, a stark reminder that the pandemic is not over.
Kanye West says he'd model his administration after Wakanda government from 'Black Panther'
In a four hour interview in which he also withdrew his support from President Donald Trump, Kanye West said his presidential administration would be set up like the government of Wakanda.
LIVE Blog: Coronavirus in Arizona - Latest case numbers
The latest information on coronavirus cases in the state, from the Arizona Department of Health.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
Police investigating officer-involved shooting outside Phoenix motel
Phoenix police say a woman was shot outside a Phoenix hotel after she opened fire during a struggle with officers. Police say the shooting happened on July 8 near Interstate 17 and Peoria Avenue. The woman has been hospitalized and no officers were injured.
‘Silent transmission’: COVID-19 largely spread by asymptomatic, presymptomatic carriers, study says
The study was published on July 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Arizona health officials report coronavirus deaths nearing 2,000
Figures released by the Arizona Department of Health Services showed a record 3,421 people being treated, filling up nearly half the available beds statewide. Intensive care units were caring for 879 patients, with 570 of them on ventilators to help them breathe. The numbers reflect hospital tallies on July 7.
United sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employees
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
FDA warns labs about high risk of false positives from medical company’s COVID-19 test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter for clinical labs and health care providers over COVID-19 tests manufactured by global medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) which has produced coronavirus tests the department says are at high risk for false positive results.
Mug Shot Gallery - July 2020
Information was supplied by law enforcement and describes recent arrests and charges. All defendants are presumed innocent.
Oregon man driving stolen vehicle crashes into woman driving stolen car: police
A car crash Sunday resulted in both drivers being arrested after police in Oregon discovered they were both driving stolen vehicles.